Lightspeed Commerce Vindicated as Full Dismissal of U.S. Securities Class Action Announced

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Lightspeed Commerce (NYSE: LSPD) has secured a significant legal victory as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York fully dismissed the securities class action lawsuit against the company and its executives. The lawsuit, which originated from a September 2021 short-seller report by Spruce Point Capital Management, was found to lack merit and adequate legal basis.

The Court ruled that the plaintiff failed to allege any actionable claims, validating Lightspeed's position on its integrity and transparency. The announcement comes before the company's Capital Markets Day, scheduled for March 26, 2025, at the New York Stock Exchange, where management will present updates on their transformation plan, operations, and long-term financial outlook.

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• Full dismissal of securities class action lawsuit
• Court validation of company's transparency and integrity
• Removal of legal uncertainty for investors

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MONTREAL, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD) ("Lightspeed" or the "Company"), the one-stop commerce platform empowering merchants to provide the best omnichannel experiences, today announced the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York has dismissed in full the securities class action lawsuit against the Company and certain of its executives. The decision marks a clear and decisive victory for Lightspeed, stating that the allegations had no adequate legal basis.

The lawsuit, which stemmed from allegations largely based on a short-seller report published by Spruce Point Capital Management in September 2021 that contained numerous inaccuracies and mischaracterizations, was found to lack merit. The Court ruled that the plaintiff failed to allege any actionable claims.

"We welcome this outcome, which confirms what we've maintained all along—Lightspeed has acted with integrity and transparency," said Dax Dasilva, Founder and CEO of Lightspeed. "This ruling helps us put this matter behind us and stay focused on delivering value for our stakeholders."

This announcement comes ahead of Lightspeed's Capital Markets Day, scheduled for March 26, 2025 at the New York Stock Exchange, where Lightspeed's management team will provide a comprehensive update on the Company's transformation plan, operational and financial impact, products, go-to-market efforts, and provide a long-term financial outlook.

About Lightspeed

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional omnichannel customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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FAQ

What was the outcome of the securities class action lawsuit against Lightspeed (LSPD)?

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York fully dismissed the securities class action lawsuit against Lightspeed and its executives, ruling that the allegations had no adequate legal basis.

What were the original allegations in the LSPD lawsuit?

The lawsuit stemmed from allegations in a September 2021 short-seller report by Spruce Point Capital Management, which contained what Lightspeed claimed were inaccuracies and mischaracterizations.

When is Lightspeed's (LSPD) Capital Markets Day 2025?

Lightspeed's Capital Markets Day is scheduled for March 26, 2025, at the New York Stock Exchange.

What will be presented at Lightspeed's (LSPD) Capital Markets Day 2025?

Management will provide updates on the company's transformation plan, operational and financial impact, products, go-to-market efforts, and present a long-term financial outlook.